News on The Music, The Message

J Roddy Walston Signs With ATO for New Album

March 5, 2013 by Dave Giumara

J Roddy Walston and The Business have signed to ATO Records and will be recording their third studio album to be released Summer 2013. They will be recording at Soil Of The South Studios in Georgia with Mark Neill, the Grammy-winning producer and engineer of Black Keys’ Brothers and Matt Wignall (Cold War Kids, Delta Spirit).

Alkaline Trio Video for New Single

March 5, 2013 by Dave Giumara

You can view the new Alkaline Trio video for “I Pessimist” over at Rolling Stone.

Over the Ocean

February 27, 2013 by Andrew Martin

Over the Ocean have posted a new song entitled “Riverbed” on Soundcloud. The song appears on the band’s new album “Be Given to the Soil” which will be released exclusively on gatefold double vinyl on April 2nd.  A first pressing of 100 copies on Clear with Dark Green Haze double vinyl is available for pre-order now the Spartan store.  Each copy includes a download card and an instant download of the b-side song, “Mountain.”  Listen to the song and pre-order here!

Fall Out Boy Return

February 11, 2013 by Matt Zimmerman

Holy hipster Batman, Fall Out Boy are back! They will release their new album Save Rock And Roll May 7. You can pre-order the album at the band’s website.

The band’s first single can be heard below.

Telekinesis Announce New Album

January 17, 2013 by Matt Zimmerman

Telekinesis will release their third album Dormarion April 2 via Merge Records. You can stream the first single, “Ghosts and Creatures,” below.

Pre-orders are now available at the Merge Store and include a flexi-disc containing an exclusive demo of the single.

Yellow Red Sparks Pre-Order

January 16, 2013 by Matt Zimmerman

Yellow Red Sparks‘ Self-Titled debut full length is now available for pre-order physically at ORG Music and digitally on iTunes.

Below is the first single “Monsters With Misdemeanors.”

Youth Lagoon Post New Song

January 16, 2013 by Dave Giumara

Youth Lagoon has posted a new song “Dropla” for stream and download below. The song is taken from Wondrous Bughouse out on March 5th.

Bad Religion Tour and Stream New Album

January 16, 2013 by Dave Giumara

Bad Religion will be going on tour with Against Me! and Polar Bear Club. You can check out tour dates over at the Bridge 9 site. In the meantime, you can stream the band’s new album True North over at YouTube.

The Joy Formidable Stream Wolf’s Law

January 16, 2013 by Dave Giumara

The Joy Formidable have put up their new album Wolf’s Law in full streaming over at Rolling Stone.

Ra Ra Riot stream Beta Love

January 16, 2013 by Dave Giumara

You can stream the new Ra Ra Riot album Beta Love in full at YouTube.

Cold War Kids Return With LP

January 16, 2013 by Matt Zimmerman

Cold War Kids will return to the limelight with their 4th full length Dear Miss Lonelyhearts out April 2. You can stream the first single, “Miracle Mile,” below. In addition, they will be on the road previewing new tunes; dates can be found here.

Lastly, you can download two free covers by signing up for the band’s mailing list at their website.

The Bronx Post New Video

January 4, 2013 by Dave Giumara

The Bronx have posted the video for their new single “Wasted Youth” over at MTV. The song is taken from their upcoming album The Bronx (IV) due out February 5th.

Matt Pond Releases Free Digital EP

January 4, 2013 by Dave Giumara

Matt Pond has released a new digital EP that you can download for free (or tip him) over at Noisetrade. The EP comes as a precursor to his upcoming full-length album The Lives Inside The Lines In Your Hand due out February 5th. The single “Love To Get Used” from that album is available to stream below.

Hot Water Music Post New Video

January 4, 2013 by Dave Giumara

Hot Water Music have posted the new video for their single “Drag My Body” you can watch below. The song is taken from their latest album Exister which is out now.

Ra Ra Riot Posts New Singles

January 4, 2013 by Dave Giumara

You can listen to two new tracks, “When I Dream” and “Beta Love” from Ra Ra Riot below. The songs are taken from their upcoming album Beta Love due out January 22nd.

Handshakes’ EP Stream

December 8, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

Handshakes is streaming their sophomore release Villains and Crooks via Soundcloud. The EP is available at all digital retailers and the band is celebrating with a residency at the Silverlake Lounge in Silverlake, CA.

Details on the residency can be found here.

Local Natives’ Breaker Videos

November 27, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

Local Natives‘ video for “Breakers” can be seen below. The song comes from their highly-anticipated, Aaron Dessner (The National) produced sophomore album Hummingbird due out January 29 on Frenchkiss Records.

Also, catch the band on tour this winter & spring. Dates (and Hummingbird tracklist) can be found at Pitchfork.

Deftones Talk About Koi No Yokan

November 8, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

Are you as excited as I am about the Deftones new album Koi No Yokan due out next Tuesday, November 13? Ramp up that anticipation a little more by watching this exclusive interview Purevolume did with the band about the writing process and band’s new-found work ethic.

Deep Sea Diver Live Set

October 18, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

Watch a live set from Deep Sea Diver as they performed for a packed crowd at Mississippi Studios here.

All songs in the set can be found on their debut album HISTORY SPEAKS available for streaming/purchase at Bandcamp as well as copies on CD or vinyl.

Half/Blood Single

October 18, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

Harley Cortez (of Just An Animal/formerly Red Cortez) has a new project: Half/Blood. You can download the first song from the forthcoming EP, due out next year, at Bandcamp now as a pay-what-you-want.

Keep an eye here as we plan to have A LOT more from this artist for you as the release nears!